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A man in Edinburgh named Lucas Honey has been stuck in his apartment for six months due to a lock change by a housing association. The new magnetic locks installed by C-urb made the front door too heavy for Mr. Honey, a wheelchair user, to push open independently. This change severely limited his ability to leave the building, forcing him to rely on assistance from a carer for only about an hour a week.
The locks were installed in November last year following a recommendation by Police Scotland to enhance security in the building. However, the mechanism requires individuals to push a button to release the magnetic lock and then physically push the door open. This process is not feasible for Mr. Honey without pushing himself out of his wheelchair, rendering him effectively trapped in his own home.
Despite informing the housing association of his upcoming surgery in December, C-urb failed to make the necessary adaptations to accommodate Mr. Honey’s needs. Postponed surgery and complications due to sepsis further delayed the resolution, leading to a situation where Mr. Honey describes himself as “physically unable to leave the building” unassisted. The lack of independence has taken a toll on his mental health and recovery from surgery, as he struggles to access basic necessities like fresh air and social interactions.
In a meeting with C-urb and contractors on 1 April, Mr. Honey discussed the installation of a wider door with an automatic opener to improve accessibility. However, this solution has yet to be implemented, leaving Mr. Honey feeling isolated and unable to resume his normal activities. Despite his rent being increased by £57 per month from 1 July, Mr. Honey believes that the current situation is not sustainable in the long run. The housing association has acknowledged his case as a priority and is committed to addressing the access issues promptly to ensure Mr. Honey can regain his freedom and quality of life
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